Fit Family Challenge #17: X jumps

This weeks challenge is a quick one. It’s also a lot of fun and great for cardiovascular conditioning.

Here is this weeks challenge: Can you perform x jumps for at least 30 seconds without rotating your upper body?

You could pair this exercise with some of the other ones we have learned in the past, like mountain climbers, high knee runs, elevated plyometric push ups, and squat jumps, to make a short but highly effective circuit workout. Perform each exercise for 20 seconds, with no rest in between. Rest for 1 minute after you’ve done all five, then go back and repeat the sequence 2-4 more times.

(TO RECAP THIS SERIES: Each week, for the next 6 months during the Fit as a Family project, I will create a Fit Family Challenge that you and your family can easily do and fit into your weekly schedule. I will provide you with all the tools necessary, including photos, videos and tips, to properly perform each move and the motivation to stick with it. With a little effort you can see results. Follow the Fit Family Challenge each week, track your progress and you will see results. To add a little incentive for all your hard work, one family will win a BodyMedia FIT Armband endorsed by Jillian Michaels. Just comment on any of the challenge posts I’ll post, share your progress for a chance to win.))